Administration

1.  Divide class into groups of 3, numbering themselves 1,2, and 3

2.  1's will get ball while 2's and 3's find space along the net.

Focus:  Focus on the proper lead-up, take off, and swing

Rules: 

• One partner (in setter position) tosses the ball at the approximate height that a ball would be set at
• The attacker will perform the lead-up, take off, and swing to attack the ball
• The third person is on the other side of the net retrieving the ball
• Each player will perform 5 hits and then rotate

Teaching Points:

• Proper lead-up is L-R-L (if right handed, if left handed do the opposite)
• Proper take off (swing arms back, start low and explode up)
• Maximum height during the jump is essential to effectively perform the skill
• Shoulders lifted to gain maximum height
• Striking arm is fully extended when contacting the ball
• Contact ball slightly ahead of your head

Progressions:

• Can have the attacker toss the ball to the setter and they set the ball for the attack
• The ball receiver can attempt to dig the ball up after the attack
• If the receiver can control the ball they can even pass the ball back over the net